Pina Colada Cream Puffs

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 2
Indulgent and creamy Pina Colada Cream Puffs recipe
in Dessert

Prep

45 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

70 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

1 box vanilla pudding mix ( not instant )
2 cups milk
1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut
1 can crushed pineapple , well-drained
1/4 teaspoon rum extract
1 cup water
6 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
3/4 cup flour
4 large eggs
1 cup confectioners ' sugar
1 tablespoon water
6 tablespoons sweetened flaked coconut

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
348
Sugar
20g
Fat
19g
Pina Colada Cream Puffs are an indulgent and flavorful dessert that’s worth the time and effort to make. These cream puffs are filled with a rich and creamy pineapple-coconut filling that will transport your taste buds straight to the tropics. The combination of fluffy pastry and sweet, tangy filling is a match made in heaven. Whether you’re making these for a dinner party or just to treat yourself, they’re sure to be a hit.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2.In a saucepan, combine the milk and vanilla pudding mix over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened.
3.Remove from heat and stir in coconut, crushed pineapple, and rum extract. Set aside.
4.In a separate saucepan, bring the water, butter, salt, and sugar to a boil. Add flour all at once and stir until a smooth ball forms.
5.Remove from heat, let cool for 5 minutes, and beat in eggs, one at a time, until well mixed.
6.Drop heaped tablespoons of dough onto a lined baking sheet.
7.Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
8.Let cool before filling with the prepared pineapple-coconut cream.
9.In a small bowl, mix confectioners' sugar and water together to form a glaze.
10.Drizzle glaze over the tops of the filled cream puffs and sprinkle with remaining coconut flakes.

PROS

These Pina Colada Cream Puffs are rich, creamy, and indulgent—perfect for those with a sweet tooth.

They’re an eye-catching dessert that will impress your guests and leave them wanting more.

CONS

These cream puffs contain high amounts of sugar and calories, so they should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

They’re also quite time-consuming and labor-intensive to prepare.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While these cream puffs may not be the healthiest dessert option, coconut and pineapple are both nutrient-dense ingredients. Coconut contains healthy fats that can promote heart health and boost brain function.
Pineapple is a good source of vitamin C, which is necessary for a healthy immune system.

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